Welcome Address
[Letter to Reader Example]
June 1, 2008
Welcome! My name is Sally Student and I am a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School. This portfolio is a representation of my academic progress at Thomas Jefferson over the last four years. I’ve included a list of my achievements, a resume and letters of recommendation, my WASL scores, and high school transcripts in my portfolio. I’ve also included a summary of my plans for after high school and a few of my favorite projects from my years at Thomas Jefferson. While I was at Thomas Jefferson, I enjoyed Drama and English classes and sang in the school’s Concert Choir. I also took two years of Spanish through my school’s foreign language program. Outside of academics, I played tennis for Thomas Jefferson and my tennis partner and I were number one doubles for Thomas Jefferson my senior year. I began volunteering at the local elementary school as a math and reading tutor in my junior year and have since developed a love for working with and teaching elementary school students. This summer I am traveling with my church to Mexico to help build houses for needy families. I think this experience will help me improve my Spanish speaking ability and allow me to interact with people of a different cultural background. I am looking forward to this opportunity to give back and improve the lives of others. After I graduate from Thomas Jefferson, I plan to pursue my love for teaching at Western Washington University in Bellingham where I hope to major in elementary education. I believe that I would make a good teacher because I work well with others and have a knack for inspiring younger children to succeed. I also want to minor in Spanish. This minor and my experience in Mexico will be useful in the classroom. Eventually I would like to be a third grade teacher and help educate future generations of students. The pieces in the portfolio reflect my past achievements and relevant skills. I’m sure
June 1, 2008
Welcome! My name is Sally Student and I am a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School. This portfolio is a representation of my academic progress at Thomas Jefferson over the last four years. I’ve included a list of my achievements, a resume and letters of recommendation, my WASL scores, and high school transcripts in my portfolio. I’ve also included a summary of my plans for after high school and a few of my favorite projects from my years at Thomas Jefferson. While I was at Thomas Jefferson, I enjoyed Drama and English classes and sang in the school’s Concert Choir. I also took two years of Spanish through my school’s foreign language program. Outside of academics, I played tennis for Thomas Jefferson and my tennis partner and I were number one doubles for Thomas Jefferson my senior year. I began volunteering at the local elementary school as a math and reading tutor in my junior year and have since developed a love for working with and teaching elementary school students. This summer I am traveling with my church to Mexico to help build houses for needy families. I think this experience will help me improve my Spanish speaking ability and allow me to interact with people of a different cultural background. I am looking forward to this opportunity to give back and improve the lives of others. After I graduate from Thomas Jefferson, I plan to pursue my love for teaching at Western Washington University in Bellingham where I hope to major in elementary education. I believe that I would make a good teacher because I work well with others and have a knack for inspiring younger children to succeed. I also want to minor in Spanish. This minor and my experience in Mexico will be useful in the classroom. Eventually I would like to be a third grade teacher and help educate future generations of students. The pieces in the portfolio reflect my past achievements and relevant skills. I’m sure